The Meeting of Joachim and Anna, Master of Joachim and Anne, c. 1470

The Meeting of Joachim and Anna, Master of Joachim and Anne, c. 1470

oak with traces of polychromy, h 47cm × w 24.5cm × d 11cm More details

Joachim and Anna had long been childless, until one day Anna’s prayers were answered and she miraculously became pregnant with the Virgin Mary. Overjoyed by this news, the couple embraces each other tenderly. This intimate, almost timeless statue was once part of a large altar dedicated to the life of the Virgin.

On display in room 0.1 Visit via the Highlights 1100-1600 tour

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